Are you a passionate educational leader with a commitment to academic excellence, staff development, and Christian education?
We are seeking an experienced and visionary
Dean of Teaching and Learning
to join our Senior Secondary Leadership Team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished educator to shape teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, and academic achievement within a thriving independent Christian school community.
As a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic direction of teaching and learning across the College, driving high-quality pedagogical practice, curriculum excellence, and data-informed improvement initiatives that enhance student outcomes.
Why Join Us?
Lead and shape the College's Teaching and Learning Framework
Drive academic excellence and continuous improvement across Years 7-12
Lead curriculum, assessment, moderation, and reporting practices
Mentor and develop Heads of Learning Areas and teaching staff
Work in a collaborative Senior Leadership Team
Make a lasting impact on student achievement and staff capability
Serve in a Christ-centred educational workplace committed to excellence and purpose
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Dean of Teaching and Learning provides strategic leadership across all aspects of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, academic achievement, and teacher professional growth. The role includes a teaching allocation of up to 0.4 FTE, enabling the successful candidate to remain connected to classroom practice while leading whole-school improvement initiatives.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Leadership of curriculum planning, implementation, review, and innovation
Oversight of assessment, reporting, moderation, and academic compliance
Leadership of professional learning and instructional coaching
Analysis of academic data to drive student achievement and improvement
Management, support,



and development of Heads of Learning Areas
Oversight of NAPLAN, OLNA, WACE, ATAR, and SCSA compliance requirements
Development of intervention and extension programs that support every learner to achieve their potential
Employment Details
Employment Type- Full Time Commencement Date- ****
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes:
A Master of Education or Master of Educational Leadership.
Current Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
Proven success in educational leadership within a secondary school setting.
Strong expertise in curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, and academic improvement.
Experience leading and developing staff and leadership teams.
Demonstrated ability to analyse and act on student achievement data.
Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
A passion for developing teachers and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
A personal Christian faith and a willingness to actively support the Christian ethos, values, and mission of the College will be highly regarded.
Highly Regarded
Applicants with experience in independent or Christian schools and a strong understanding of contemporary educational practice, innovation, and strategic school improvement will be highly regarded.
Applications Close: Sunday 20th September
The College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. As such, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Employment is subject to relevant screening checks and compliance requirements.
Each Lutheran school belongs to a well organised system with a long and distinctive tradition and:
is based on some solid understandings about people and life,
provides a caring environment,
embraces high standards of teaching and learning,
promotes Christian growth and development
works as a team with parents.
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📌 Dean Of Teaching And Learning (Perth)
🏢 Living Waters Lutheran College
📍 Perth